Chapter 15
Saturday evening Buffy caught a campaign commercial for Richard Wilkins. Buffy didn't know much about politics, she got most of her news from Jon Stewart and wasn't even sure if her mother was a republican or a democrat. Buffy knew Wilkins was an independant presidential candidate. Current president Obama was the democratic nominee, former governor Romnet was the republican nominee. Wilkins was originally from Sunnydale, even it's mayor once. Wilkins was California governor, when his term ended last year he began running for president. He seemed nice enough, charming by political standards. Talked about traditional values, but also supported minimum wage and fought against global warming. Wilkins was married to Edna Mae and they had an adopted daughter, Faith. Faith was a few years older than Buffy. This commercial showed images of Wilkins with children, veterans, and senior citizens with Wilkins narrating.
"My fellow Americans, we have been let down by both parties. The democrats ignore the threat that islamo-fascism poses to our country. Republicans ignore global warming's threat to humanity. While the democrats ignore violent crime the republicans let the rich exploit the working poor by keeping minimum wage down and denying them healthcare. This country needs a change, a president who isn't bound to any party. I will work with both parties when I can, but stand up to them when I have to. I'm Richard Wilkins and I approve this message.